By Bent | Oct 7 | 4:55PM

The Jets bounced back from a three-game losing streak with an impressive 34-16 win over the Denver Broncos in Week 5 on Sunday afternoon.

Let's highlight the Winners and Losers...

Winners

RB Isaiah Crowell

After a controversial week, Crowell wiped away the memory of his zero-yard performance in Week 4 by bursting for a 77-yard touchdown in the second quarter. That helped settle the ship after the Jets didn't seem to have many bounces falling their way early on.

Crowell was far from finished, though, as he also had runs of 54 and 36 yards on his way to a team record 219 rushing yards. He also added a first down on a 12-yard pass play which saw him juke rookie Bradley Chubb out of his socks.

Perhaps more impressive than his big play abilities was Crowell's consistency in terms of picking up positive chunks of yardage, especially in the second half. If the Jets can lean on a productive running game, that will be huge for Sam Darnold's development.

WR Robby Anderson

After a frustrating start to the season, Anderson had two long touchdowns in the second quarter, which could be a turning point both for the team and Anderson himself.

Anderson blew past Broncos cornerback Bradley Roby on a double move for a 76-yard touchdown, before getting a step on Roby again on a corner route and coming down with and over-the-shoulder catch for a 35-yard touchdown. Anderson only caught one other pass, as his three catches for 123 yards all came in the first half, but it was the kind of breakout performance the Jets have been hoping for since the season got underway.

If Darnold starts developing chemistry with Anderson, this could take Anderson's game to the next level and turn him into the kind of star the Jets believe he can become.

DL Leonard Williams

Williams came under fire following a recent game where he didn't record any official statistics. However, even in that game, he was showing signs of being disruptive and hopes were high that the plays would start coming to him naturally. That started to happen last week, and Williams built on that this week in a performance where he made several plays in the backfield. Williams also contributed against the run, as he ended up with five tackles including a couple of run stuffs. After being credited with two sacks officially, Williams now has as many sacks in the past two games (three) as he did in the previous 28.

Losers

WR Quincy Enunwa

Despite entering the game as the Jets' leading receiver, Enunwa ended up with zero catches, despite being targeted five times. Enunwa, who has been dealing with some injury issues, had one clear drop on a throw over the middle and another drop on a tipped pass in the flat.

Darnold also tried to hit Enunwa for a long touchdown on a post pattern, but that pass was just off Enunwa's fingertips. The cornerback got away with a clear tug of the jersey which made the difference on that one. The good news for the Jets is that they were arguably over-relying on Enunwa in the early part of the season, so getting contributions from elsewhere means their offense can be more varied going forwards.

C Spencer Long

It may seem harsh to include an offensive lineman within the "losers" on a day where the Jets dominated the trenches, racking up well over 300 rushing yards. However, Spencer Long had issues on Sunday; not with his blocking, but with his snapping.

Darnold had to reach up for a high or wide snap on at least four occasions, including one play near the goal line where Darnold had to take a sack. He would have had a good chance to throw a touchdown pass to one of his tight ends had the timing not been thrown off on that play.

CB Darryl Roberts

Although he ended up with almost 400 yards, Case Keenum didn't have much success in the passing game until the Jets had a comfortable lead. With Trumaine Johnson and Buster Skrine out, Roberts was one of the players forced to step up.

Roberts had a handful of missed tackles and gave up a long touchdown to Demaryius Thomas on a play where he got outmuscled despite being in good position. He also got lucky on a play where rookie Courtland Sutton had a 46-yard catch and run called back for a dubious offensive pass interference call. If Johnson and/or Skrine are going to be out for any extended period, the Jets will need Roberts to be more consistent than this.

Jamal Adams highlights Jets selected for 2019 Pro Bowl

KR Andre Robers, K Jason Myers also named AFC starters

Dec 18 | 8:01PM

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Dec 9, 2018; Orchard Park, NY, USA; New York Jets strong safety Jamal Adams (33) lines up for a play against the Buffalo Bills during the second quarter at New Era Field. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports (Rich Barnes)

Jamal Adams' Pro Bowl promise from last season has come true.

Adams said he wouldn't miss another Pro Bowl after his rookie season in 2017, and he has lived up to it so far after being named the starting strong safety for the AFC this season.

After fan voting concluded earlier last week, Adams finished first among strong safeties with 249,348 votes. The 23-year-old is having another fine season with 90 combined tackles, 2.5 sacks, and collecting his first career interception over 13 games thus far.

In the latest episode of The Jet Stream, Jonas Schwartz is joined by former Jets quarterback and analyst on the Jets pre and postgame show, Ray Lucas to discuss Sam Darnold's development and leap forward since returning from injury.

Also, NJ.com Jets beat writer Darryl Slater goes in-depth on the appeal of the Jets head coaching job even if Mike Maccagnan remains the GM of the team.

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Deep Dive on Jets QB Sam Darnold's Week 15 performance

Despite the loss, Darnold was arguably as good as he's ever been as a pro

Despite losing Saturday's game, Jets QB Sam Darnold put together arguably his most complete performance of the season. He ended up with 253 yards and two touchdowns, adding three more first downs with his legs. Darnold completed 24-of-38 passes and didn't have an interception, although he threw five incompletions in a row with the game on the line in the last two minutes.

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - With two minutes to go in the game and the Jets trailing and reeling, Sam Darnold made the kind of throw that star quarterbacks often make. It was 4th down and 14 and he fired it 20 yards down field, right on target.

It should have kept the Jets' desperation drive alive. Instead, the ball bounced right off Robby Anderson's hands.

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - Being forced to sit and watch for three games sure seems to have paid off for Jets quarterback Sam Darnold. He has been terrific in his two weeks back.

One week after his late, game-winning drive against the Buffalo Bills, Darnold gave one of his most impressive performances. Against a playoff-bound team with a strong defense and some Pro Bowl pass rushers, Darnold was sharp and efficient and kept the Jets in the game almost all by himself. He completed 24 of 38 passes for 253 yards and two touchdowns and ran six times for 35 yards.

THE GAME

The Jets (4-9) against the Houston Texans (9-4) at the Meadowlands in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on Saturday, Dec. 15, at 4:30 p.m. ET.

THE WEATHER

The Jets and Texans will be just a few degrees away from a snow game … but it doesn't look like they're going to make it. Temperatures should be above 40 at kickoff but will drop through the mid-30s as the game goes on. There is also plenty of rain sprinkled into the forecast throughout the night.

WHAT IT MEANS

They showed a little pride earlier this week against the Bills, but in the process they blew a chance to gain control of their destiny in the race for the No. 1 overall pick in the draft. They're only one game behind the Cardinals, Raiders and 49ers in that race, though. So a loss to the Texans here and they're right back in it.

The Jets will be put to the test on Saturday afternoon when they face Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson at MetLife -- the third mobile quarterback New York will face in as many weeks.

Sam Darnold and the Jets are riding high after snuffing Josh Allenand the Bills of a win with a last-minute comeback drive on Sunday in chilly Buffalo. New York can expect another tough game against Watson, a 23-year-old triple-threat making his mark in Houston.

Watson entered the NFL scene as the Texans' No. 12 overall pick in the 2017 draft. He faced adversity after a phenomenal start to his rookie season last year, passing for 1,699 yards in his first six games and tying for the NFL lead in passing touchdowns with 19.

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Jets' Jamal Adams may see his first Pro Bowl after fan vote results

Also, Andre Roberts cracks the top 10 on special teams

Dec 14 | 6:41PM

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New York Jets safety Jamal Adams reacts during the second quarter against the Buffalo Bills at MetLife Stadium. (Brad Penner/USA TODAY Sports)

With fan voting for the Pro Bowl complete, Adams finished first among all strong safeties with 249,348 votes. The 23-year-old is having another fine season with 90 combined tackles, 2.5 sacks, and collecting his first career interception over 13 games thus far.

Jets rule RB Isaiah Crowell, WR Quincy Enunwa out vs. Texans

Jordan Jenkins a game-time decision

Dec 13 | 12:52PM

New York Jets running back Isaiah Crowell is escorted off the field after being injured against the Buffalo Bills during the first quarter at New Era Field. (Rich Barnes/USA TODAY Sports)

The Jets ruled running back Isaiah Crowell and wide receiver Quincy Enunwa out for Saturday's game against the Texans, while outside linebacker Jordan Jenkins will be a game-time decision.

Crowell left Sunday's 27-23 win over the Bills in the first half with a foot injury and did not return. Elijah McGuire recorded 60 rushing yards and 23 receiving yards in Crowell's absence, scoring the game-winning 1-yard rushing touchdown late in the fourth quarter.

Enunwa did not practice on Tuesday or Wednesday with an ankle injury. He missed two games in October with a sprained ankle.

Jets RB Elijah McGuire making most of bigger role in offense

'You've always got to be ready when you're number's called'

Dec 13 | 10:39AM

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New York Jets running back Elijah McGuire celebrates his game-winning touchdown with offensive guard Brian Winters and offensive guard Dakota Dozier against the Buffalo Bills during the fourth quarter at New Era Field. (Rich Barnes/USA TODAY Sports)

McGuire totaled 83 yards from scrimmage, the most he's had since Week 4 in 2017, and scored the game-winning 1-yard touchdown in Sunday's 27-23 win over the Bills after Crowell left the game with a foot injury.

WATCH: Jets ILB Avery Williamson says 'there's a lot riding' on New York's final three games

Head coach Todd Bowles thinks three wins are "salvageable"

Dec 12 | 9:27PM

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Avery Williamson and Todd Bowles say they aren't taking the last three games for granted. Players must make the most and try and win out.

As the Jets continue to hope for a winning future, New York's three remaining games of the season are important to assess how the franchise's top players will establish themselves.

New York is feeling confident after defeating Buffalo 27-23 on Sunday with a solid return from quarterback Sam Darnold. The 21-year-old went 12 of 18 for 139 yards in the second half and led a game-winning touchdown drive in the final two minutes to snap the Jets' six-game losing streak.

Linebacker Avery Williamson is not taking the Jets' final three games for granted and hopes the team's latest victory will stretch into Week 15 against the Titans. Williamson said it's not just about winning games, but he wants to end the season on a positive note -- by playing the best he can.

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Watch: Jets QB Sam Darnold 'feels great' in practice

Rookie QB was full participant in first practice of week

Dec 11 | 6:53PM

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Sam Darnold is feeling better physically after the Jets win. Darnold looks to build on his start for the last three games of the season.

Sam Darnold gave Jets fans a scare in the first half of Sunday's 27-23 win over the Bills when he exited the game after re-aggravating his sprained right foot.

The rookie quarterback eventually re-entered the game and gutted it out as he led the Jets to a comeback victory, but there was still concern over his health, especially when he was splitting first-team reps with Josh McCown at the start of Tuesday's practice that was open to media.

But Darnold was listed as a full participant and insists he "feels great."

The 40-year-old DeFilippo was the Jets' quarterbacks coach in 2009, and the team even tried to interview him for its offensive coordinator job in 2017 before the Eagles blocked him. DeFilippo helped develop QB Carson Wentz over two seasons in Philly, but his 2018 season with Minnesota was cut short due to a struggling, Kirk Cousins-led offense.

Jonas Schwartz and Willie Colon rehash the Jets win over the Bills. Was the signature win for the rookie QB better than a potentially higher draft spot? The duo also examine the coaching carousel in the NFL and preview the game against the Texans.

Jenkins was heated up after Sunday's 27-23 win over Buffalo

By Deesha Thosar | Dec 10 | 2:09PM

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New York Jets outside linebacker Jordan Jenkins (48) celebrates with teammates Marcus Maye (26) after recovering a fumble during the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig) (Seth Wenig/AP)

If Jets outside linebacker Jordan Jenkins was happy about his team's first win in six weeks, he didn't show it. Instead, Jenkins had sharp words for young Bills quarterback Josh Allen and outside left tackler Dion Dawkins after New York edged Buffalo 27-23 on Sunday.

Allen pulled away from Jenkins, who was charging at the quarterback at the 15-yard line, for a 6-yard touchdown on Buffalo's first drive of the game. But Jenkins' emotional response during his postgame press conference was driven by Dawkins' chop block on the first play from scrimmage.

The play caused Jenkins to retreat to the locker room with an ankle injury. Moments later, SNYtv's Ralph Vacchiano reported Jenkins was returning to the field, despite being doubtful to return. Jenkins finished with two tackles, including one tackle for loss.

Until the final drive, Sam Darnold's performance in his return to the starting lineup would be defined by his best and worst play. However, Darnold's composure in leading the team downfield for the late game-winning score in Sunday's 27-23 win over the Buffalo Bills was exactly the kind of thing the Jets and their fans had been hoping to see from him this year.

Fourteen years ago there was a young quarterback in New York who had struggled through an up-and-down rookie season. He showed flashes of his potential, but not nearly enough to convince everyone he would someday be the man to lead his franchise.

Then in Week 17, Eli Manning got the ball with 1:41 remaining and drove the Giants down the field for a game-winning drive capped by a 3-yard Tiki Barber touchdown run. The Giants beat the Cowboys 28-24 that day and it seemed like the moment that Manning arrived.

When Sam Darnold limped off to the locker room after the Jets' first series, it looked like this season was going to go from bad to much worse. This season had always been about him. But he had already missed three games with a foot injury after three terrible performances.

And now he was going to be out again?

Well, though it wasn't exactly a Willis Reed performance, Darnold returned quickly enough to give some life and hope to what's left of this Jets season. He went 12 of 18 for 139 yards in the second half and led a game-winning touchdown drive in the final two minutes to give the Jets a 27-23 win over the Buffalo Bills.

Dec 9 | 2:05PM

New York Jets running back Isaiah Crowell looks for a hole to run through during the first half against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium. (Christopher Hanewinckel/USA TODAY Sports)

Running back Isaiah Crowell left Week 14 against Buffalo with a foot injury. The Jets announced he is questionable to return.

The 25-year-old was sidelined at Jets practice with a toe issue all week, and it could be related to Sunday's injury. Crowell had three touches for seven yards before exiting. Elijah McGuire took over for Crowell as the New York's lead back.

As the Jets enter the final quarter of their schedule in the 2018-2019 season, the reality that there will be no postseason football for Gang Green has set in. But that does not mean players are packing it in on the whole.